I'm 52 and have had my braces 5 months now.
I have seen my teeth straighten in that time like I would have never dreamed possible.
Yes, yes, yes. It is so worth the initial pain and discomfort.
Patty
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- Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:41 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: People who had braces in their 40's or olde-Was it worth it?
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- Sun May 09, 2010 6:10 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: How long did discomfort last for after fitting?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4396
- Sun May 09, 2010 6:07 pm
- Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
- Topic: Waterpik Speeds?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2420
- Sat May 08, 2010 9:04 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Weight & Braces
- Replies: 37
- Views: 48816
I've lost close to 10 pounds in the 3+ months I've had braces. I never thought in a million years I would be able to resist my favorite treats--candy and cookies, but since I got the braces on I decided to give them up, and I have with no problem (shock!) I hope to be down another 10 by the end of t...
- Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:47 pm
- Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
- Topic: What kind of lip balm do you use?
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- Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:42 pm
- Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
- Topic: What did your ortho "give" you?
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- Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:58 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Flossing Woes and Questions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4442
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:55 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Difficult Foods to Eat!
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- Views: 5409
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:52 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: What do I eat during my first few weeks of being braced?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1842
- Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:21 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: braces at 50
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1045
- Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:43 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Is It Safe To Waterpik With Braces?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3390
- Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:41 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Why did you guys choose to have braces in adutlhood?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 13178
My problem is really overcrowded teeth. As I have aged, I came to the awful realization that my teeth were still moving closer to one another and starting to go off in weird directions. I finally had enough, and at age 52, I figured that I had better do something about it. I have needed braces for m...
- Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:16 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Braces day before vacation!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2659
- Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:11 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: New to Braces and I hate it
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6714
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:59 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Braced today at 51
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2024
sjd--I'm not sure why you have a wire in the roof of your mouth. Is this a mistake? You shouldn't really be in pain like that. If you just got braces within the last week or so then trust me, things will get better. I know that is no comfort when you are in pain but sometimes it helps to think of th...